Modernising PicoPass Estates - Approach Paper
Access control systems are a core part of how organisations secure and control access to their premises. HID has confirmed the retirement of the entire PicoPass technology stack - including cards, couplers, and reader components.
The key milestones are:
End of Development: June 2024
End of Sale: June 2027
End of Support: July 2028
While many systems will continue to operate for some time, these dates signal a gradual reduction in hardware availability, support options, and long-term resilience. Over time, resolving failures or expanding estates will become increasingly challenging.
For organisations operating AC2000 or similar access control platforms, this change is more than a card refresh. A successful transition requires understanding how readers, credentials, third-party systems, and live operations interact — and sequencing change carefully to maintain continuity and compliance.
To support this, we’ve set out:
What PicoPass end-of-life practically means for complex estates
The key questions security, IT, and operations leaders should be asking now
The options available, along with common risks and considerations
